Neglected dog dies, authorities need public’s help

A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for the conviction of the people responsible for negligence against a badly emaciated dog who died from his injuries.

The dog was found May 12 in the 9400 block of 26th Avenue Southwest and rushed to a vet, where it died.

Authorities don’t know where the dog was for the last month and are hoping someone will recognize and call animal enforcement officers with tips.

“To intentionally starve an animal that relies solely on you for its care is a truly heinous act,”

Dan Paul, the Humane Society’s Washington director, said in a statement. “Americans have no tolerance for this type of abuse against the creatures who share our world.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Animal Shelter Enforcement Supervisor Ann Graves at 206-386-4288 and refer to case number 5319. The reward is being offered by the Humane Society, and animal cruelty is a Class C felony.